Promises in the bible
what did God promise Abraham?
A great nation
"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth."
Genesis 9:13
God promised to make him the father of many nations, bless him, and give his descendants the land of Canaan.
Abraham
God called Abraham and promised to make him a great nation and bless all nations through him. Genesis 12:1–3
Ur
Who is known as the Great Promise Keeper?
God
What gift does God promise to those who believe in Jesus?
Eternal life
"Not one of all the Lord's good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled."
Joshua 21:45
God promised to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and bring them to the Promised Land. Exodus 3:7–8; 6:6–8
Moses
God remembered His covenant and promised to deliver Israel from slavery. Exodus 2:23–25; Exodus 3:7–10
Egypt
What did God remember according to Exodus 2:24?
Covenant
Approximately how many years passed before God acted on His promise to Abraham's descendants in Exodus?
400 years
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
God promised to be with Joshua wherever he went and to give Israel victory in conquering Canaan. Joshua 1:5–9
Joshua
God fulfilled His promise by bringing Israel safely into the Promised Land. Joshua 3–4
Jordan River
What land did God promise to Abraham's descendants?
Canaan
Who remembered His covenant after hearing the cries of the Israelites?
God
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
John 14:3
God promised that David's throne and kingdom would be established forever through his descendants, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 2 Samuel 7:12–16
David
God promised David that his throne would be established forever through the coming Messiah. 2 Samuel 7:12–16
Jerusalem
This book of the Bible tells how God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Exodus
Who was Abraham's grandson to whom God also repeated His promises?
Jacob
"And this is what he promised us—eternal life."
1 John 2:25
God promised that she would give birth to the Messiah, who would reign forever over God's kingdom. Luke 1:30–33
Mary
Jesus promised that He would return in the same manner as He ascended into heaven. Acts 1:9–11
Mount Olive
The action God took when the Israelites cried out because of their slavery.
Remembered